BCDHA

Special Coffee Chat: Inventory Management (Part 2)
2024-02-05 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Speakers: Jane Shaw & Laura Bauder Is your supply order a source of stress in your practice? Are you finding inaccurate inventory levels causing you to place last-minute orders or dispose of unused product? If your organization is facing any of these challenges, it may be time for you to consider ways that technology can help you improve your order accuracy. Join us for a part 2 Inventory control presentation, with Jane Shaw and Laura Bauder that explores ways to safeguard against financial losses and ensure access to quality, necessary supplies when it matters the most. Objectives for this presentation include: Explore online technology to improve supply order accuracy Discuss supply order histories to determine ongoing product needs Investigate grey market products and how to identify certified products Learn how to budget for effective inventory control
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Webinar: Oral Health Hacks and TikTok Tooth Trends
2024-01-25 18:30
Does purple shampoo make your teeth whiter? Is baking soda beneficial to oral health? This dynamic presentation will teach you which oral health hacks work and which ones hurt. Then we will talk about the best oral hygiene advice we should give our clients.Learning Objectives1. Evaluate the effectiveness of oral health hacks2. Analyze the evidence on oral care at home3. Recommend the best oral hygiene tips
Dr. Sanj Mohanta graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She practices clinical dentistry at a publicly funded dental clinic in Brampton, Ontario where she grew up. She is a writer, speaker, advocate, volunteer and organizer. She enjoys leveling up clients to optimal oral health and leveling up oral health professionals to provide better client care.
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Special Fireside: What’s New in Hand Instrumentation Design and Technology?
2024-01-22 18:30
Join Curion and explore their intuitive line of products and instruments to improve your patient care and personal ergonomics. A variety of products and instruments will be reviewed including the leading-edge technology of the LM instrument line and their sharpen free technology.
Beth Parkes, RDH will join the webinar discussion to review and demonstrate some of her preferred instruments. We will assess their ergonomic design, benefits and function while observing how to utilize them to their full potential.
Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc.
Beth Parkes is an engaging presenter who has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 17 years. She has worked in General and Independent practice, Mobile dental hygiene, Orthodontics and Periodontics. She is proudly the Vice President of rdhu in Burlington, Ontario, a Quality Assurance coach, and Leader of their Laser training program for Canadian Dental Hygienists. Beth is a published author, international speaker, and a cast member of the ever-popular CE Show, The RDH View. Her vision is to help create leaders in the Dental Hygiene Profession, empowering them with knowledge and skill sets that will set them apart.
Anssi Dumontier, LM Sales Manager – North America:
Anssi Dumontier is LM-Dental’s Sales Manager for North America. Born in Finland, Anssi now resides in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, which he calls home. Anssi is an avid outdoor enthusiast and his love for nature is reflected in his healthy and active lifestyle. In addition to his passion for outdoor activities such as cross-country and downhill skiing, running, and woodcutting, he also enjoys microbrewing, fruit cultivation, and making cider and wine. Anssi is a dedicated professional with a deep and keen interest in the dental industry. He is actively involved in training and speaking engagements, sharing his knowledge and experience with others. His deep understanding of dental instruments and training experience, make him a valuable resource for his clients and colleagues.
Anna Kajda-Minett, VP Sales & Marketing:
Anna holds 30+ years of dental experience, namely in dental sales and marketing. Born in Poland and raised in Vancouver, her entrepreneurial spirit began at a young age and led her to own and operate several businesses. Formerly a Certified Dental Assistant, specializing in Prosthodontics and Orthodontics, Anna knew that fulfilling her passion meant combining her entrepreneurial spirit with her love of dentistry. In 2002, she found the perfect combination at Curion (formerly Bisco Canada). Her extensive experience and continuous pursuit for growth have been significant to the evolution of Curion and continue to elevate us to new heights.
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Webinar: Peri-Implant Therapy — Modern maintenance strategies
2024-01-18 18:30
Over the past 30 years, implantology and periodontal medicine have changed the way we think about dentistry. A surge of recent product and technical innovation has had a direct impact on the maintenance requirements and recommendations for dental implants. This program will help you answer the question: What do we really need to do to make an implant last?
Learning Objectives

Review how to assess health and disease around dental implants
Examine protocols for treating different types of implant restorations
Evaluate modern maintenance strategies for implants
Learn the most up to date home care protocols recommendations & how to improve patient home care compliance

About the speaker
Chrissy Ford is a registered dental hygienist, practice manager, speaker, published author and founder of the Ford Dental Institute (formerly Advanced Hygiene Solutions). The development of her successful continuing education and coaching programs draws from 22 years experience in the dental field.
She is committed to empowering dental professionals to find passion in their careers and enjoys coaching dental teams on how to integrate strong and profitable periodontal programs into their practice. Her coaching and continuing education company is PACE approved and provides online courses, hands-on workshops and in-office private coaching.
CE CATEGORIES FOR BC DENTAL HYGIENISTS: C5, D2, D3, D6
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Special Coffee Chat/Fireside Chat (hosted by CDA Alliance)
2023-12-04 19:00
Mastering Intraoral scanning: Digital Impressions and Workflow with Morla Lochhead
Join us for an interactive and informative Special 1-hour Coffee Chat designed exclusively for CDAs and DHs seeking to improve their practice’s workflow and embrace the digital revolution in dentistry. This webinar will delve into the benefits of digital workflow, equipping participants with knowledge to enhance patient care, improve efficiency and achieve greater success in their practice.
Objectives:

Explore the use and benefits of digital workflow in dental offices.
Compare and contrast analog, physical and digital impressions
Discuss practical strategies to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize errors.
Learn how digital tools can aid in achieving optimal restorative outcomes, reducing chairside time and improve communication with dental labs.
Address common challenges associated with adopting a digital workflow, such as training, costs, etc.

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Webinar: Introduction to Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace
2023-11-22 18:30
This 1.5 hour online workshop has been designed to give participants some background information about accessibility and inclusion. It will also provide strategies, resources, and tips for creating greater accessibility and inclusion in your workplace.
Topics will include:
• Why accessibility & inclusion matter
• Definitions & statistics
• Myths about disabilities
• Related accessibility legislation
• Types of disabilities, invisible disabilities, and intersectionality
• Barriers to accessibility & inclusion: attitudinal, physical/environmental, communication, technological, systematic
• Strategies for minimizing barriers to accessibility & inclusion
• Inclusive language
• Implementing accommodations
By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:
● Define accessibility and inclusion
● Identify the professional and legal obligations and responsibilities of employers as they
relate to accessibility and inclusion
● Describe the impact of values, perceptions, and beliefs associated with accessibility
and inclusion in the workplace
● Outline disability types and related workplace accommodations
● Identify barriers to inclusion and strategies for removing these barriers
About Melissa Lyon, M.Ed., B.Ed., TESOL (she/her/hers)
As an educator with a master’s degree in special education and as a person with a disability herself, through her company, Accessibility & Inclusion Matter Consulting, Melissa Lyon has designed and facilitated various self-paced and instructor-led online accessibility and inclusion courses. She currently works at Vancouver Island University PDT as an instructor of a 30-hour online Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace course. She also teaches a similar course at the Open Door Group to WorkBC students who are training to become Disability Employment Specialists.
Melissa also has experience working at UVIC, Camosun College, and Capilano University Continuing Education, where she worked to support their diversity and inclusion initiatives. In addition, Melissa has worked with various non-profit organizations, as a consultant, writer, resource developer, and a volunteer. Her areas of expertise include knowledge and strategies for both K-12 education & post-secondary education; creating resources or courses related to disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility; and mentoring other people who have disabilities. Melissa has just been appointed to two accessibility teams – the BC Provincial Employment Accessibility Standards Technical Committee, and the Youth Advisory Committee for the BC Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities.
Continuing education categories:: B1, B2, D4
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2023/24 Virtual Study Club — Session 2
2023-11-15 19:00 - 21:00
Bugs, Pus, and Symbiosis, Oh My! with Professor Penny Hatzimanolakis.
Chronic low-grade infections in the mouth elevate systemic inflammation and have an impact on all body systems. The mouth is further linked with the rest of the body when considering the impact of numerous conditions like oral airway, sleep apnea, TMD and headaches, dental caries infections, periodontal and oral cancer, to name a few. The understanding of the bidirectional connections is rapidly evolving, and primary oral healthcare providers and organizations are striving to improve ways to deliver healthcare more efficiently and effectively using current, evidence-informed methodologies.
It is no longer acceptable to minimize or ignore the inflammatory burden and bacterial load that is placed on the overall health of the body by oral diseases. This program will review the current scientific literature on dental diseases and their association with systemic health. The program will support the participant with screening, approaches and management of oralsystemic connections into clinical practice to achieve comprehensive patient-centred care plans.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Identify the primary oral-systemic connections
Understand the difference between the health status of Symbiosis or Dysbiosis
What risk indicators/factors play the most significant role in oral and overall health?
Is there a difference between leaky gut and leaky gums syndrome?
Introduce and discuss the various types of oral-systemic health screenings

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Webinar: Nutrition and Oral Health — It's a Two-Way street
2023-11-02 18:30
Nutrition and oral health are closely linked. The relationship between oral health and nutrition is bidirectional. While diet and nutrition affect the health of the mouth, poor oral health can also impact dietary intake and nutrients consumed. The overall aim of this webinar is to provide an overview of the impact of diet on oral health.
Learning objectives:

Explore the role of various nutrients as related to growth and development, and oral health/diseases.
Discuss the relationship between oral health and systemic health.
Explain the link between fermentable carbohydrates and the development of dental cavities.
Understand appropriate dietary modifications to prevent dental cavities and maintain good oral health.
Discuss the importance of basic dietary counseling in dental practice with regard to oral diseases.

CE Categories: A1, A2, E2
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Webinar: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
2023-10-26 18:30
Participate in this engaging webinar to learn how to prevent and manage medical emergencies in the dental office.
By the end of the session, you be able to:
1. List the items required in the dental emergency kit
2. Understand when and how to use items in the dental emergency kit
3. Prevent medical emergencies
4. Be confident and capable in managing medical emergencies in the dental office
CE Categories: D1, D4, D7, F1
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Webinar: Interim Stabilization Therapy
2023-10-12 18:30
Join Penny, an experienced dental hygienist, for an insightful webinar on Progressive Oral Health Solutions. Throughout her career, Penny has achieved significant milestones, and in this engaging session, you will learn about:

History of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)
Development of Interim Stabilization Therapy (IST) in Ontario
Supporting Research
Differences Between ART and IST
Procedure for Placement

Penny’s extensive experience in both private practice and community health, along with her work in policy development and advocacy, makes her an authority in the field. As the owner of Progressive Oral Health Solutions, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge to advance oral health practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment and Interim Stabilization Therapy.
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Webinar: Autism & Neurodiversity in Dentistry
2023-09-28 18:30
Join Karen Bopp and Dr T.C Weisemann for a webinar on autism and neurodiversity in dentistry.
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Webinar: Social Media & Well-Being
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00
Explore how social media relates to our engagement and mental wellness in the workplace. Our expert speaker will share their insights and strategies for finding balance, setting boundaries, and managing the effects of social media use in the workplace. You will learn about the potential pitfalls of social media use, such as procrastination and disrupted sleep, and discover strategies for managing your social media use to enhance your productivity.
Katrina German is an award-winning entrepreneur specializing in communications, technology and digital strategy. As the CEO and founder of EthicalDigital.ca, she and her team are changing the trajectory of the internet through digital strategy, research and certification. Katrina has recently been included in Future for Good’s “2022 Social Good Founders to Watch”, has won the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship, Startup Canada Prairie Award for Innovation, represented Canada at the G20 YEA Summit in Berlin, Germany and has won the prestigious international Women in Tech award for “Women in Communications”. Katrina is a strong believer in measured results, radical creativity and using technology to improve workflow.
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Virtual Study Club 2023/24 — Session 1
2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00
Healthy Habits for a Happy Hygiene Smile: Therapeutic Yoga and Ergonomics for Dental Professionals with Caitlyn Parsons.
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Webinar: Toothe Secure Messenger Demo and Privacy Compliance for Dental Hygiene Practice Owners
2023-07-20 18:30
This webinar is for dental hygienists in B.C. and Alberta who own their own practice and are looking for tips and tricks that will help them optimize their planning and practice.
Join Derek Nordstrom for a webinar on Toothe Secure Messenger Demo and Privacy Compliance.
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Webinar: Seizure Education and Response
2023-07-13 18:30
Deirdre is thrilled to be leading the incredible team and building amazing programs for the BC Epilepsy Society. She has lived with epilepsy since she was a child and is passionate about finding ways to safely live life on her own terms and helping others to do the same. Along with counselling and over 20 years of business experience, she has completed her MSc in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College – London. She loves her family, reading, music and dancing and is convinced that she has the best job in the entire world!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

Define seizures and epilepsy
Identify common co-morbidities, causes and treatments of epilepsy
Recognize the main types of seizures
Understand First Aid response and safety considerations for seizures
Understand basic some learning and behavioural considerations

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Special Fireside Chat: Billing and Documentation Pitfalls
2023-06-26 19:00
Please join Dr. Salima Dadani, BCDA Director of Member Services and Shannon Wilson, BCDHA Practice and Education Manager, CDA Alliance Lead, as they discuss joint billing and documentation concerns. There will be a short Q&A period at the end of the presentation. This event is open to BCDHA and CDA Alliance members and requires registration before the event.
Dr. Salima Dadani’s Bio
Dr. Dadani’s journey in dentistry over the last 22 years has included being an Associate, practice owner, and owner of an innovative business that brings the dental clinic to patients who can no longer get to their traditional dentist. Dr. Dadani is currently a Director, Member Support with BCDA and has a strong commitment to volunteering, including serving on BCDA’s Geriatric Dentistry Committee.
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Webinar: Parkinson’s — Speech, Swallowing, and Saliva Management
2023-06-22 18:30
Join Jasmine Cload, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who specializes in Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders.
Objectives:

Attendees will gain an understanding of Parkinson’s Disease from both a clinical and patient perspective.
Attendees will learn the latest literature on oral care in Parkinson’s Disease and why it is key to patient outcomes.
Attendees will become familiar with these barriers and how to address them in professional practice.
Attendees will learn about the SLP perspective in Parkinson’s Disease, and innovative ways our fields can collaborate to produce best results for our patients. Be prepared to learn common myths, tricks, and ways dental hygienists and SLPs can work together to improve care for this important and growing population!

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Dental Hygiene Practice Owners Meeting for B.C. and Alberta
2023-06-21 18:30
Dental Hygiene Practice Owners are invited to an upcoming meeting where we can reconnect, provide the latest updates and gather your valuable insights on how we can better serve your needs. Following the general session, we will hold separate meetings for BCDHA and DHAA members. Make sure you register today to secure your spot!
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Special Fireside: Accessibility and Oral Health
2023-06-12 18:30
The Fireside will be a presentation by the Rick Hansen Foundation on accessibility. BCDHA employment lawyer Lia Moody will also present on human rights and accessibility at work.

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Webinar: EFF-UPS Dental Hygienists Make When Using Ultrasonics
2023-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
In this clinically relevant, one-hour webinar, Dani will provide you with 3 ultrasonic debridement scenarios whereby clinicians commonly make errors that negatively impact the removal of calculus and biofilm and create discomfort for patients. In addition, Dani will provide the practical solutions which can immediately be implemented into your dental hygiene appointments.

Discuss why you should be considering the cross section of every ultrasonic instrument you use.
Explain how your ultrasonic instrument grasp is the key to quicker deposit removal and a happier patient.
Describe how line angle adaption either makes or breaks the success of your debridement procedures.

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Webinar: Dental Hygiene Practice Owners — Cybersecurity (Part 2)
2023-06-01 18:30
Come join us for this two-part course with Anne Genge. Anne Genge is a trusted authority for privacy and cybersecurity in the dental industry with over 20 years experience helping dental teams navigate technology, using it to grow their practices while doing so safely.
Anne has mastered teaching complex material in a way that makes sense to everyone. Using humour, case studies, and layman’s terms, she makes cybersecurity relatable and understandable.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes

A foundational understanding of why cybersecurity matters
Awareness of privacy laws, policies, and procedures.
A solid understanding of the top threats to their data
An understanding of what is required for an information security plan for their practice.
How to create a solid disaster recovery plan for their practice.
Clarity and confidence about how to be compliant and defend their data against breaches, hacking, data theft, and human error.

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Webinar: Navigating Practice Optimization for Dental Hygiene Practice Owners (Part 2)
2023-05-04 18:30 - 20:00
One way to elevate our practice is by reflecting on how we can improve our practice, ourselves, and our client care. We want to do it better. Working smarter, not harder, has many benefits.
We will examine the science behind Human Factors.
1. We can heighten clinical performance by understanding the effects of tasks, equipment, organization, communication, and workplace culture on human behaviour and apply this knowledge to our practice.
2. We will analyze challenging areas of our practice.
3. We will identify strategies and solutions to improve each client interaction with increased proficiency. We are all looking for innovative and efficient ways to accomplish our day. Navigating practice optimization will encompass evidence-based research, organizational techniques, a variety of products, and practical solutions, including my experiences and tips to make your day easier.
Learning objectives
• Identify current stressors in our practice
• Examine how human factors affect our mental health and professional performance
• Evaluate my practice in four areas: organization, environment, communication, self-care
• Understand the importance of solutions to elevate client care and our mental health
• Investigate techniques and tools using case studies to support and change my practice • Implement changes to provide safe and proficient care in our practice.
If you missed Part 1 of this series, check out the webinar here.
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Fireside Chat
2023-05-01 19:00
Join staff and colleagues to discuss current issues and priorities for oral health in B.C.
Passcode is [REDACTED]
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Webinar: Examining the AAP classification system - How to simplify and incorporate for a stronger hygiene program
2023-04-20 18:30 - 20:00
Join Chrissy Ford as we learn how to simplify and incorporate for a stronger hygiene program.
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Fireside Chat
2023-04-17 19:00
Join staff and colleagues to discuss current issues and priorities for oral health in B.C.
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Webinar: X-Ray Tips and Tricks
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
Join Arlene Alves for a presentation on x-rays. The need for quality radiographs while minimizing radiation for the patient and clinician is at the core of providing the best standard of care. Newer technology and aiming devices continue to evolve. Adapting techniques are essential. This course aims to ensure clinicians are prepared to identify and correct exposure techniques using “tips and tricks” to achieve diagnostic radiographs.
Learning Objectives:

Review the critical role radiographs play in the assessment and diagnosis of dental disease
Understand the need to take acceptable radiographs ·
Use appropriate settings to achieve acceptable radiographs ·
Examine products and techniques to improve diagnostic quality of radiographs ·
Identify and correct common exposure and technique errors ·
review tips and tricks for diagnostic radiographs

Arlene L. Alves, has lectured nationally with a focus on radiology. Her experience spans nearly 25 years. She earned her AS in Dental Hygiene from Bristol Community College in Fall River, Mass. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UMass-Dartmouth and a Masters of Education from Eastern Nazarene College. She has experience in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry servicing patients with special needs. She is a full-time professor of Dental Hygiene at Cape Cod Community College where she facilitates extra mural rotations, teaches Community Dental Health, Radiology and Radiology labs. Arlene is also a CDCA-WREB-CITA dental examiner. She is a member of the ADHA and a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.
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Webinar: ADPIE + P4 Health Model = Guided Biofilm Therapy
2023-03-23 19:00 - 20:00
Would you prefer predictive outcomes, provide a preventative approach, have the data to offer personalized care, and have patients participate in their oral disease? This evidence-informed session focuses on the P4 medical model and how to incorporate it within the Guided Biofilm Therapy modality in delivering predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory themes, which support the challenges in managing the complex dental conditions that oral health care practitioners encounter
Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the oral microbiome community
Understand the difference between the health status of eu/symbiosis and dysbiosis.
Learn to create an effective individualized patient-centred care plan
Identify risk assessments are significant in oral and overall health
Learn the P4 medicine model and its translation to dental.

BCCOHP Suggested QAP Content Categories: B1, B2, D1, D2, D6, E2, F2
About Prof. Penny Hatzimanolakis
Since 1994, Penny’s practice has been with a periodontic/prosthodontic specialty team. At the University of British Columbia, since 2002, she has facilitated learning in the graduate periodontics, undergraduate Dental, and Dental Hygiene Degree Programs. Her scientific investigations are therapeutic modalities for periodontal diseases, including implants. She has published and co-authored in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presents nationally and internationally. She’s on several boards and is a KOL for several companies. She volunteers in programs supporting specialized populations. As the founder and CEO of UpScale Consulting, her mission is to support and empower colleagues in delivering comprehensive oral and overall care for the public.
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PDC Event for Dental Hygiene Practice Owners: Dental Management for the Medically Compromised Client with Dr. Sanj Mohanta
2023-03-09 16:30
Dr. Sanj Mohanta will present Dental Management for the Medically Compromised Client during a special event. Delicious appetizers and refreshments will be served! Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
The objective of this presentation is to be confident and capable in managing patients who are medically compromised. We will discuss how to manage hypertension, diabetes, blood thinners, bisphosphonates, cardiac implants, a history of stroke, heart attack and joint replacements. This dynamic presentation will include current guidelines, scenarios and useful resources.
Learning Objectives:

Managing clients who have common medical conditions
Understanding when dental treatment is contraindicated
Preventing medical emergencies and complications

Dr. Sanj Mohanta is a general dentist practicing in Brampton, Ontario where she grew up. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, in 1999 and has a certificate in adult education. She associated in private practice, taught at the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene and now works in public health as a clinical dentist treating children and seniors. She was the past president of the Halton-Peel Dental Association, is the Chair of the Ontario Dental Association’s Community Services Committee and founded the New Dentist Study Club. She enjoys writing articles, advocating, speaking and volunteering.
Max Attendance: 30
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Special Fireside: The New Canada Dental Benefit — What do you need to know?
2023-03-06 19:00
CDHA’s Director of dental hygiene practice Sylvie Martel (RDH) will discuss the following:

Review of current interim Canada Dental Benefit, who is eligible and how to access the benefit.
What dental and dental hygiene services are included in the Canada Dental Benefit.
Conversation starters with clients to inform them about this new interim benefit.
Promotional material available to oral health professionals.
What is happening with the comprehensive long-term dental care program? What do we know.
Q&A

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Webinar: Infection Control for the Dental Office in A Post-COVID World with Dr. John Molinari
2023-02-13 18:30
BCDA and the BCDHA/CDA alliance invite you to join Dr. Salima Dadani, BCDA Director, Member Support and Shannon Wilson, BCDHA Practice Advisor, as they host Dr. John Molinari, current Director of Infection Control for The Dental Advisor in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In this webinar, Dr. Molinari will describe recent updates for provincial and federal infection control recommendations, discuss governmental infection prevention modifications necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlight components of a comprehensive dental infection control program.

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